2. In the past week, on average, approximately how many minutes per day have you spent on Facebook?

Less than 1010 – 3031 – 601 – 2 hours2 – 3 hoursMore than 3 hours

3. Facebook is part of my everyday activity.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

4. I am proud to tell people I’m on Facebook.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

5. Facebook has become a part of my daily routine.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

6. I feel out of touch when I haven’t logged onto Facebook for awhile.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

7. I feel I am part of the Facebook community.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

8. I would be sorry if Facebook shut down.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

9. I have used Facebook to check out someone I met socially.

Strong disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

10. I use Facebook to learn more about other people in my classes.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

11. I use Facebook to learn more about other people living near me.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

12. I use Facebook to keep in touch with my old friends.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

13. I use Facebook to meet new people.

Strongly disagreeDisagreeNeutral / mixed feelingAgreeStrongly agree

14. I’ve been on Facebook for…

Less than 1 year1 – 2 years2 – 3 years3 – 4 years4 years or more

Reference: Ellison, NB, Steinfield, C., Lampe, C. (2007). The benefits of Facebook ‘friends:’ Social capital and college students’ use of online social network sites. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 12(4), 1143-1168.For personal, educational or research use only; other use may be prohibited by law.

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